Tag: CBAM
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Heavy industry in Europe at a crossroads. Renaissance or decline?
For decades, heavy industry was the backbone of Europe’s economic power, supplying raw materials, components and finished products across the continent. Today, faced with rising energy prices, tightening…
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Is the era of globalization based on cheap imports coming to an end?
For decades, the global economy operated according to one simple rule: produce where it is cheapest, sell where it is most expensive. Today, this model is in its…
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Cheap cement from Ukraine and Africa floods Poland. Industry demands SENT
At the Ożarów Cement Plant, home to Europe’s largest cement kiln with a capacity of 8.5 thousand tons of clinker per day, parliamentarians and local government officials are…
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Can the Polish chemical industry bear the costs of EU regulations?
The Polish chemical industry finds itself in 2026 in a situation that industry representatives describe as a fight for survival in the coming quarters. The sector, which forms…
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European steel is losing competitiveness. Steelmakers call for urgent intervention from Brussels
ArcelorMittal, Thyssenkrupp Steel and Voestalpine, three of Europe’s leading steel producers, which together account for approximately 60 percent of integrated steel production in the European Union, have issued…
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What role does the cement industry play in the energy transition?
The cement industry accounts for about 8% of global CO₂ emissions (3.8% in Poland) and is essential for building zero-carbon infrastructure. Decarbonisation requires CCS technology and regulatory support.
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How EU ETS works?
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is based on the „cap and trade” principle, which since 2005 has required more than 11,000 industrial installations in the EU…
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What threats does the EU CO₂ tax pose to the steel industry?
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the accompanying Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) have been reshaping the landscape for European steelmakers since 2026. For years, the…
Olivia Masskey
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is a writer covering health, tech, lifestyle, and economic trends. She loves crafting engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
